{"product_id":"w-l-weller-700ml-12-year-bourbon","title":"W.L. Weller 700ml 12 Year Bourbon Gold Foil","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter serving in the Louisville Brigade during the Mexican-American war, William Larue Weller returned home to his native Kentucky. His family had helped settle Kentucky in the late 18th century, and his grandfather, Daniel Weller, purchased a distillery in Nelson County in 1800. (When Daniel Weller died, his estate was inventoried and was said to contain three whiskey barrels, two stills, one mash kettle and numerous dry kegs.)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpon his return to Kentucky following the war, W.L. Weller joined the family business and began working at his grandfather's distillery. Weller had a sharp palate and a keen sense for business and in 1849, he introduced the first bourbon ever that used wheat as its secondary grain instead of rye. Wheated bourbons (including Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny Bourbon, which eventually imitated W.L. Weller's mashbill) have a softer and more gentle flavor profile as compared to bourbons that use rye as their secondary grain. Wheated bourbons also have a slightly sweeter taste. Weller's bourbon was incredibly popular in antebellum America and ultimately forced him to place a green thumbprint on his invoices and barrels as a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted using Weller's wheated bourbon recipe. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, far longer than most wheated bourbons. This whiskey features aromas of creamy vanilla, caramel and molasses that gives way to notes of candied corn, ripe fruits, cocoa powder and dried fruits on the palate. With a finish, which is elegant and soft, has hints of mint, fruit and vanilla this wheated bourbon is not to be overlooked. W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"views-field views-field-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field-content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"views-field views-field-field-tasting\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"views-label views-label-field-tasting\"\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"views-field views-field-field-awards\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"field-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"views-label views-label-field-awards\"\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"newawards\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"awards_list\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2019 Silver Medal - New York World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2019 Gold Medal - Whiskies of the World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2019 Double Gold Medal - North American Bourbon \u0026amp; Whiskey Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2019 Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow Silver\"\u003e2019 Silver Medal - American Whiskey Masters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2019 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow bronze\"\u003e2019 Bronze Medal - World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2019 Silver Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2018 Double Gold Medal, Best Straight Bourbon - New York International Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2018 BEST IN SHOW; Best of Division; Best of Category; Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2018 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow Silver\"\u003e2018 \"Great Value\" - 93 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2018 Gold Medal - Denver International Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2015 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2015 Trophy Finalist; \"Great Value;\" \"Tried \u0026amp; True\" - 96 points - Ultimate Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2015 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2015 BTI International Review of Spirits - \"Exceptional\" - 94 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow bronze\"\u003e2015 Bronze Medal, Best Bourbon - Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2014 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2014 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2005 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2005 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2004 Silver Medal - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2003 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2003 Gold Medal - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2003 Silver Medal - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow bronze\"\u003e2003 Bronze Medal - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2002 Gold Medal - International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow gold\"\u003e2002 Gold Medal - International Spirits Challenge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awardshow silver\"\u003e2001 Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"W. 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